Sabah, Borneo + Sarawak extension
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Highlights
- Explore Rafflesia Forest Reserve in the Crocker Range
- See Bornean Barbet, Fruithunter and Bornean Leafbird
- See many fascinating bird species that are unique to the highlands of Borneo.
- With luck you can find the enigmatic 'Whiteheads Trio' of endemics comprising a spiderhunter, trogon and broadbill
- See highly specialised Proboscis Monkey, rare Storm’s Stork, eight species of hornbill, the little-known Bornean Ground Cuckoo and best of all Bristlehead.
- Explore magnificent rainforests at Danum Valley.
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- Boat trips along Kinabatangan
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International arrivals into Kota Kinabalu. Night in Kota Kinabalu.
We will set off early this morning to make the most of our morning visit to the Rafflesia Reserve in the Crocker Mountain Range. This site, which is set at a lower altitude than Mount Kinabalu, gives us the chance to see several birds which are rarely recorded elsewhe...
At 4101 metres, Mount Kinabalu is the highest peak between the Himalaya and Papua New Guinea. The slopes of this mountain are still cloaked in lush, montane forest, containing a huge diversity of plants, insects, mammals, amphibians, and most importantly for us - bird...
After another early morning of birding at Sepilok we head next to Gomantong Caves, famous for their huge numbers of breeding swiftlets and bats. This offers us the chance to identify the four swiftlet species by studying the structure of their nests, undoubtedly the e...
We will spend all day in this area. Our main target here is the Bornean Ground Cuckoo one of Borneo’s most mysterious and least-known birds, which has regularly been recorded here in recent years. As we cruise along the river and its tributaries in the comfort of our ...
After a final morning cruise along the Kinabatangan we drive south to Lahad Datu after lunch. From here we will travel by minibus into the heart of the fabulous Danum Valley Conservation Area to our base for the next four nights, the luxurious Borneo Rainforest Lodge....
Our lodge at Danum Valley is located in superb primary rainforest and excellent birding begins in the grounds. An extensive trail system allows us to search for some of the more elusive forest species and the fantastic canopy walkway allows a unique insight into speci...
After a final morning of birding we will have to tear ourselves away from this fantastic area and bid farewell to Danum Valley, as we return to Lahad Datu and take a flight back to Kota Kinabalu. Night at Kota Kinabalu.
International departures from Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
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Over 90 days will be Loss of basic deposit paid
57 - 90 days will be 50% of holiday price
56 - 29 days is 100% of holiday price
28 - 1 day will be 100% of holiday price
Day of departure or later is 100% of holiday price
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